The Skin Guru

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• Organic Skin Care for (Almost) All Skin Types

  Posted Wed, Sep 03, 2008, 4:38 pm PDT

  There are plenty of reasons to go organic these days, and it's getting easier and easier to prioritize natural, earth-friendly products in your skin…

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• Skin Care Tips for Expectant Moms

  Posted Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 9:15 am PDT

  So, which products are still off-limits while nursing? Accutane, retinoids, and chemical sunscreens should still be avoided when breast-feeding.

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• When Is a Scar a Scar?

  Posted Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 11:08 am PDT

  Real scars cannot be improved by topical ingredients. So how do you know you're dealing with a scar, and not inflammation or hyperpigmentation?

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• Learn Not To Burn: A Sunscreen Q & A

  Posted Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 4:15 pm PDT

  The average person applies far less sunscreen at a time than he or she should.

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• Summer Skin Care Myths - Busted

  Posted Thu, Aug 07, 2008, 9:49 am PDT

  A tan does mean that your skin has a slightly higher resistance to burning - but that increased resistance is equivalent to an SPF of only 3-4!

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• How To Get Rid of Big, Ugly Pimple

  Posted Fri, Aug 01, 2008, 8:49 am PDT

  Everyone, of every skin type, needs to contend with an isolated blemish sometimes. Here's how.

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• Puffy Eyes: Does Hemorrhoid Cream Work?

  Posted Thu, Jul 24, 2008, 9:05 pm PDT

  Just as hemorrhoid creams can shrink blood vessels in the delicate area they're designed to treat, the theory is that they can constrict inflamed…

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• Hair Removal Strategies: Which are Best?

  Posted Mon, Jul 14, 2008, 5:27 pm PDT

  Choosing the right hair-removal method can make a big difference in your appearance, so be sure to consider all the options.

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• Summer Skin Care Must-Haves

  Posted Thu, Jul 10, 2008, 5:16 pm PDT

  Summer is all about mitigating the incidental UV exposure that even the most sun-conscious of us are no doubt getting.

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• The Sun and Vitamin D

  Posted Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 4:57 pm PDT

  Recent studies have revealed that many people may be vitamin D deficient and not even know it - even people in their 20s.

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